B.S. in Economics
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Economics degree aims to help students develop an understanding of economic principles and how to apply them to real-world issues. With several different types of learning formats and avenues, this degree program will provide students with both challenging and engaging coursework.
Designed With You in Mind
The flexibility of the Economics degree program allows students to choose from a wide variety of minors or secondary teaching fields. Essentially, students can “custom fit” this degree to their career goals. Recent Economics graduates have pursued careers in:
- Public School Teaching
- Banking
- Manufacturing
- Retailing
- Software Design
- Financial Consulting
Accreditations
- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Related Programs
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Application Process
120 credit hours (4 years)
Entry Requirements
Cost
Locations Available
Department
College
Plan Your Future
Tarleton State University currently offers study abroad business classes in:
Ireland
London
Spain
Austria
Italy
This degree program offers a variety of hands-on experience through clubs such as:
Delta Mu Delta
The Financial Management Association
The Institute of Management Accountants
The Tarleton Economics Society
Please note that students working toward their Bachelor of Science in Economics are require to have an internship credit.
Career Services offers students a wide variety of professional development opportunities that can translate into careers. A few of these programs include:
Career counseling and My Plan
Handshake
Mock interviews
Resume assistance
And much more!
Program Objectives
- Prepare students to meet the demands of the current challenging and competitive workforce, as well as entrance into Graduate School
- Help students develop an understanding of economic principles and their applications to real-world problems
- Provide students with a challenging and rewarding learning experience
Coursework Highlights
| Class | Number | Class Name |
|---|---|---|
| ECON | 3303 | Money and Banking |
| ECON | 3304 | Environmental Economics |
| ECON | 3306 | Political Economy |
| ECON | 4301 | International Economics |
| ECON | 4302 | Economic Development of the United States |
| ECON | 4311 | Econometrics and Forecasting |
For more information on courses, please refer to the university catalog.
Facilities and Features
Get involved with student and professional organizations such as the Environmental Society and Intercollegiate Soil Judging Team. You can also join the Agriculture Living Learning Community for academic support and social activities with peers in similar areas of study.
As an environmental science major, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art classrooms and labs for studying and research. Most learning on campus takes place in the Animal and Plant Sciences Center, featuring a soil science lab, and the 2,000-acre Tarleton Agriculture Center, which includes a horticulture center with greenhouses.
Environmental science majors also have opportunities to gain hands-on experience at the Timberlake Ranch and Biological Field Station, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center and the Southwest Regional Dairy Center.